In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
Sec. 4-71(1). At large means not confined within a building, shelter, walled or fenced area or under the control of a person, either by leash, cord, chain or other physical restraint, whether on or off the premises of the owner or person acting for the owner; in a manner such as to keep the dog exclusively on the premises where secured. Tieouts are prohibited. (Ord. No. 6043, § 10, 6-25-84; Ord. No. 8713, § 3, 6-10-96)
Sec. 4-71(2). City enforcement agent means any peace officer or any county animal control officer. (Ord. No. 6043, § 11, 6-25-84)
Sec. 4-71(3). Collar means a band, chain, harness or suitable device worn around the neck of a dog to which a license may be affixed.
Sec. 4-71(4). Dog means a member of the Canis familiaris family.
Sec. 4-71(5). Owner means any person owning, keeping, possessing, harboring, maintaining or having custody or otherwise having control of a dog within the city. (Ord. No. 4531, § 2, 6-28-76; Ord. No. 6043, § 12, 6-25-84)
Sec. 4-71(6). Vaccination means an anti-rabies vaccination using a type of vaccine approved by the state veterinarian. (Ord. No. 6043, §§ 14, 15, 6-25-84)
Sec. 4-71(7). Household means all those persons who regularly dwell together at the same place of residence. (Ord. No. 6043, § 15, 6-25-84)
Sec. 4-71(8). Altered dog means a spayed female or neutered male. (Ord. No. 7998, § 3, 6-7-93)
(1953 Code, ch. 4, art. II, § 1; Ord. No. 2558, § 1, 12-16-63; Ord. No. 5095, § 1, 1-28-80; Ord. No. 5219, § 1, 9-22-80; Ord. No. 4531, § 2, 6-28-76; Ord. No. 6043, §§ 10--15, 6-25-84)